“What major political event occurred in Syria in December 2024?”

"In December 2024 Syria experienced a regime change leading to the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad ending his decades-long rule amid civil war and international pressures. This shift reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics affecting regional alliances and stability. The event underscored the complexities of Syrian politics and global interventions. Understanding the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad highlights the challenges of governance conflict resolution and international diplomacy in the Middle East a pivotal topic in global security studies as of August 13 2025."